Strathdon
Strathdon is a location in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is situated in the strath of the River Don, 45 miles west of Aberdeen in the Highlands. The major village in the strath is also called Strathdon, although it was originally called Invernochty because of its location at the confluence of the River Don and the Water of Nochty. Strathdon is a casual geographical location. This suggests that there are no exact limits in terms of where it begins or ends. It is the beginning place of the Lonach Highland and Friendly Society, and also the Lonach Highland Celebration. This is a conventional Highland Gathering with the hefty sporting activity occasions such as throwing the caber, hammer and so on, and also it also hosts a competition of Highland dancing. Dancings consist of the kept in mind 'Highland Fling', 'Sword Dance', 'Seann Triubhas' and 'Reel of Tulloch'.